Declan Heneghan, General Manager of Knock House Hotel, has been elected as Chair of the Mayo Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation, representing the interests of local hotels and guesthouses.
With over twenty years of experience in hotel management, Heneghan emphasizes the importance of professional development in enhancing skillsets and business strategies.
He highlights the critical role of the tourism sector in supporting over 6,000 jobs in Mayo and expresses his commitment to addressing industry challenges, including high operational costs.
IHF President Michael Magner commended Heneghan’s election, recognizing his extensive experience and dedication to advocating for the tourism and hospitality sector at government levels for sustained growth and development. shared: “I want to congratulate Declan on his election. His commitment to our sector and extensive experience are a tremendous asset to the IHF as we continue to advocate for members at the highest levels of Government. The tourism and hospitality sector is Ireland’s largest indigenous employer, supporting over 270,000 livelihoods. It is therefore critical that the right conditions are in place to deliver a sustained recovery for our sector so that the wider tourism industry lives up to its full potential. I look forward to working with Declan during his term to deliver our key priorities in relation to economic growth, leadership in sustainability and supporting people development within our sector.”
Declan Heneghan shared: “It is a great honour to have been elected Chair of the Mayo Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation. Hotels and guesthouses throughout Mayo make such a vital contribution to local and regional tourism, which supports over 6,000 livelihoods having a positive impact and reach for small, medium and large communities within this diverse geographical county. I look forward to representing them and working closely with my IHF colleagues to engage with Government and industry partners to address the many challenges facing our industry, including the very high costs of doing business. This is an increasing concern and requires immediate action from the Government. On behalf of my colleagues and fellow hoteliers in Mayo, I wish to acknowledge and thank Darren Madden for his leadership and commitment throughout his tenure as Branch Chair over many years. Darren has provided an ever-present and a strong voice for hotels and guesthouses, continually advocating on behalf of our sector and wider tourism industry here in Mayo.”
